Art History, BA

A major or a minor in art history may be taken on the BA degree. The Art History Program provides a broad undergraduate foundation in the humanities and the preparation necessary for professional careers in art. Potential careers open to art history majors include teaching, research, art administration, art writing/criticism, and museum and gallery professions.

Art History Requirements

The art history major requires 27 hours of art history courses, 6 hours of studio art courses and proficiency in a foreign language.

Art History (27 hours)

Majors are expected to enroll in a broad range of courses, including both pre-modern (pre-1800) and post-modern (post-1800). The following courses are required toward completion of the major:

Studio Courses (6 hours)

Foreign Language Requirement (3-12 hours)

Completion of six hours at the sophomore-level or fourth semester demonstrated competency is required. See Modern Language Major for additional information.
Students planning to continue work at the graduate level should develop a proficiency in a second language; German, French, Italian or Spanish are recommended.

University Requirements

Undergraduate degree (124 hours minimum)Upper-level coursework taken at TCU (42 hours minimum)TCU Core Curriculum minimum requirements vary depending on the choice of courses. Some courses may count in more than one area. The maximum required is 63 hours.

Texas Christian University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters, doctoral degrees.
Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Texas Christian University.
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